Lead quality assurance activities for the development, production, and operation of a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. Plan and execute quality inspections, manage nonconformances, and support quality improvement projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and stability.
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Job Description
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Execution of Quality Inspections:
In collaboration with the MAIT and Product
Assurance Team, Define And Execute Inspection Control Activities At
- Incoming
- Key stages of manufacturing, assembly, integration & testing.
- Before release to customers or next integration phase.
- Support the detection, documentation and containment of nonconformances.
- Assist in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and follow up on rework or repair implementation and verification.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions in coordination with engineering and MAIT.
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- Provide day-to-day quality support to MAIT.
- Review and approve MAIT procedures.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, space and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
- Qualification of Special processes based in EN9100 (e.g: welding, Non-Destructive Testing, etc). Desirable experience with welding.
- Train MAIT staff on quality procedures and best practices.
- Calibration coordination.
- Lead quality improvement projects to enhance process stability and product quality.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve product quality.
- Analyze quality data and generate reports to track trends and identify areas for improvement.
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- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., EN/AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques (visual, dimensional, electrical), and GD&T.
- Experience with nonconformance management systems and root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa).
- Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and desirable experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
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What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
- We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
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